2024 Mercedes-Benz
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2025 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 12 MPG | 24 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 20 MPG | 35 - 36 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | Info not available |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic, Manual |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 621 hp | 228 hp |
| Exterior Length | 215.3 in | 186.9 in |
| Exterior Width | 75.6 in | 70.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front info not available
Rear 49.1 in |
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.4 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 37.9 in
Rear 37.2 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Due to its greater rear head- and legroom, backseat passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 680 than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.
The Volkswagen Jetta GLI will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 680.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 680 as you will with the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 680 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 680 is much wider than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 680, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 680 has a much more powerful engine than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 680 does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.
Utility
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 680 has less seating than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, making the Volkswagen Jetta GLI the better choice if you need to chauffeur many passengers.